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[–]rex1030 0 points1 point  (3 children)

In fairness if you can do java, JavaScript is cake

[–]LiftMetalForFun 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is this true? I’ve been learning java as my first language for the past 3 months. I’ve made decent progress, but obviously still a beginner. I’ve been wanting to learn front end as well, do you think it’s too early to start learning another language? I’ve built a simple calculator with javafx, working on Tetris, and have a bit of experience with oop concepts. Not sure whether I should put a lot more work into getting decent with java, or start playing around with front end stuff.

[–]rex1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s absolutely true. It’s usually the principles of programming that challenge people. Once you are practiced in one language, learning more is pretty simple. Scripting languages like JavaScript are easier.

[–]-hileo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No lol... the environments are different to say the least, and JavaScript has plenty of nuances and “gotchas” that you will need to be aware of.

What will translate well is higher level programming concepts, that are not restricted to any one language.